Tegal
City in Central Java, Indonesia
Tegal is a city in the northwest part of Central Java of Indonesia. It is situated on the north coast of the province of Central Java, about 175 km (109 mi) from Semarang, the capital of the province. It had a population of 239,599 at the 2010 Census and 273,825 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 297,173.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 275,789
- Coordinates
- -6.869, 109.140
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Elevation
- 7 m
Overview of Tegal
Tegal — a sizeable city in Indonesia — is worth a place on your map. About 275,789 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Tegal is strongest on culture and nature. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Tegal
Culture in Tegal
(1)Our data lists Cemeteries as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Tegal.
Nature in Tegal
(1)The nature shortlist for Tegal: Beaches. All of it is drawn from Tegal's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Tegal
December to March brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Tegal straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta.
Similar destinations
Places near Tegal that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tegal known for?
- Tegal, in Indonesia, is best known for culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 275,789 residents.
- What can you do in Tegal?
- Recorded activities in Tegal include Cemeteries and Beaches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Tegal?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Tegal located?
- Tegal is located in Indonesia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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